DETACHED HOUSES

MALAQA

This scheme was remained un-built. What is interesting about this scheme is that it embodies the concepts of Modern Vernacular with Modern Tropical both ideas that were explored in our previous residential project. The brief calls for a simple residential with open space upon open space within a square box overlooking the lake at the rear. It is supposed to be rectangular glass box overlooking the lake of Putrajaya. Due to the view and the approach from the road at a higher level, this glass box will significantly need to be tilted to one side. It is practically double storeys building but due to the high headroom almost the size of the ballroom, it looks as though it is a three storeys building including the semi basement that is used as car park and a private Gymnasium overlooking the private infinity pool.

SIERRAMAS

Wong's Residence was our maiden Bungalow project situated at the highly guarded and gated residential enclave of Sierramas where a strict compliance of development guidelines are the order of the day. To blend into the neighborhood of the surrounding area which is almost a vernacular precinct, we adopted Modern Vernacular approach whereby the design and form making are contemporary modern devoid of ornaments with corner windows and huge glazing but the materials are a combination of slates and rock face cladding. Such is a typical vernacular ala Balinese style. The road front elevation is rather simple and subtle double storeys almost synonymous with its neighbor. The profile of the site with higher front and lower back allowing a more majestic looking rear of a three storeys. With such land form, it allows the based to be more solid with a lighter body. heavy rock cladding is employed.

BATU

This project started as a FengShui assignment where we were called in the capacity of FengShui consultant to audit the site. After the audit, the owner, Mr. Ng decided it is best to demolish the old house and to construct a new one. He requested a very simple double storeys detached house. We attempted to design based on solid FengShui principle and thereupon we adopted a modernist approach with a dash of contemporary tropical design of large overhangs, corner windows, flat porch, box-look hood and tempered glass balcony. Openings are kept to bare minimum to reduce glare and solar gains. Interior spaces are rather straight forward with living, dining and both kitchens at the ground level and bedrooms are located above.

PARKCITY

Located in Parkcity enclave, Mok Residence explore the idea of Modern Architecture of the Box staging in 3 levels. The upper torso is heavier. The box is infilled with corner windows allowing view unobstructed to the outside. The column free porch allowing more cars to be parked. It is also a composition of balconies with pitched roof mixed match with louvres screens.